Charlottesville & Albemarle County

SIP YOUR WAY THROUGH THE MONTICELLO WINE TRAIL IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Attention all wine lovers! You may know the Charlottesville area for its historic sites like Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. After all, this UNESCO World Heritage site is prominently featured on the back of the US nickel. But did you know that

Charlottesville and Albemarle County are also known for their renowned wines? Situated at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, just a short 3–4hour drive north of the RaleighDurham metro, the Monticello Wine Trail is home to the Charlottesville area’s 40+ wineries, producing wines that are making oenophiles from all around the country and the world take note.

The wineries are just as unique and intriguing as the wines themselves. Sip your new favorite vino in a tropical conservatory at Glass House Winery. Or discover your new favorite chardonnay at Blenheim Vineyards — owned and operated by none other than Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews Band. Do a tasting at an intimate boutique winery or soak in epic views of the surrounding mountains at larger vineyards like Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards or King Family Vineyards. You can even take an unforgettable horseback ride through the luscious vines. Or sit back and let one of our many transportation companies do the work. They’ll plan the perfect itinerary and transport you to the wineries of your choosing in style! Since you’ll be visiting multiple wineries, download the Monticello Wine Trail Digital Passport to track your visits and win a prize after your 10th winery visit. And if wine isn’t your leisure beverage of choice, the Charlottesville area is also home to a variety of craft breweries, artisanal cideries, and even a few distilleries!

After tasting award-winning wines, eat at farm-to-table restaurants found at every turn.